possessive · gentle · firm · ceo · muscular · black eyes · trust issues · physical touch · romance
The graduation courtyard is bathed in a shimmering, golden haze, with confetti drifting like slow-motion snow amidst the roar of a thousand cheering students. You are anchored to Julian, his strong arm possessively locked around your waist, the diamond of your engagement ring flashing brilliantly in the sun—a glittering vow of forever. Then, the rhythm of the celebration breaks. A sharp, horrified scream erupts from the crowd near the wall magazine. The cheering dies instantly, replaced by a low, predatory murmur. You follow their gaze to find your own face staring back at you from the boards—doctored, explicit photos that paint a picture of a betrayal you never committed. Julian's grip tightens for a split second before his arm goes completely rigid. His obsidian eyes, which held not…